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July 21, 2008 Foxx On Banking Mess
North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx takes a firm stand on the troubles in the mortgage and banking industry, by saying 'definitely not'. ...
July 20, 2008 Foxx leads Carter in fundraising by wide margin
By Andy Matthews WASHINGTON, DC â US Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-Banner Elk, has raised more than $600000 in her re-election bid for a third term and has a ...
July 16, 2008 Racing the Clock
Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C., sponsor of the measure, sent a letter to House lawmakers in May noting that many private sector companies and state governments ...
July 14, 2008 Coast off of NC may be focus
Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C., said, "Until Congress lifts its ban on drilling, billions of barrels of American oil remain under lock and key. ...
July 13, 2008 National Attitude
In response to the letter "Fresh Approach" (June 29), I agree with Rep. Virginia Foxx. Washington needs a fresh approach to the energy policy. ...
July 09, 2008 Sweet on Soldiers
Photos by Layla Farmer - US Rep. Virginia Foxx addresses the crowd as Sen. Elizabeth Dole and Jackie Williams stand nearby. When Jackie Williams says she ...
July 08, 2008 Candidates divided on 4-day week
Another, more long-range suggestion, he said, involves urging Surry's federal representatives - including Rep. Virginia Foxx and senators Elizabeth Dole and ...
July 06, 2008 Crowd gathers to honor military and their families
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Banner Elk) was on hand to take part in the festivities and spoke briefly to the crowd, which huddled under canopies and umbrellas to ...
July 06, 2008 Working without a net
Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina recently distilled this view with Nixonian flourish, declaring: "This is not a failed economy. ...
July 02, 2008 Would public transit benefit the city?
But Aaron Groen, the press secretary for US Rep. Virginia Foxx, said the war on rising gas prices is one with many fronts and that public transportation ...
June 30, 2008 Here's the skinny on this summer's sports books
Soon to be followed by the book: "Facing Clemens: Congressmen on Confronting Baseball's Most Awesome Hero" by Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN. ...
June 30, 2008 North Carolina congressional candidates applaud gun ruling
Kay Hagan, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, and 5th District Rep. Virginia Foxx also released statements supporting the courtâs decision. ...
June 29, 2008 Jesus' Answer
In a recent mailing, Rep. Virginia Foxx, at taxpayer expense, tells us that "we need a fresh approach to Washington's energy policy. ...
June 28, 2008 Vietnam vets honored for their sacrifices in parade
US Rep. Virginia Foxx finalized the ceremony with a brief speech, stating she would never forget what veterans had done for her and her country. ...
June 26, 2008 Foxx Supports Constitutional Decision About DC Gun Ban
In response, US Representative Virginia Foxx said, âThe Supreme Courtâs decision today restores the constitutional rights of the thousands of law-abiding ...
June 26, 2008 Dole Flip-Flops on Oil Drilling
Fellow North Carolina Republican, Rep. Virginia Foxx, a supporter of drilling far off the stateâs coastline, said she understood the move. ...
June 20, 2008 Foxx Votes for Troop Funding
Today, US Representative Virginia Foxx voted for the passage of a troop-funding bill, which includes $165 billion for military operations in Iraq and ...
June 18, 2008 Keep bipartisan ban on offshore drilling
Robin Hayes, Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry, all NC Republicans, co-sponsor her bill. This week President Bush called on Congress to end its ban on ...
June 18, 2008 Capital ART: Painting by student at Forsyth Country Day will hang ...
Left Photo Courtesy of the Raines Family / Right Photo Couresty of Rep. Virginia Foxx's Office Emily Raines (left), of Clemmons, is the 5th District winner ...
June 07, 2008 Charlotte-area earmarks
$4.9 million, Yadkin County Deep Creek Project, by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-Banner Elk. $4.8 million, blood donor center at Fort Bragg, by McIntyre and Dole. ...
June 05, 2008 'Even if you're right, you're wrong'
The panel's true colors were exposed during the hearing when Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx posed critics of abstinence-only education the following ...
May 26, 2008 Report: Dole win not as sure as it used to be
Sue Myrick of Charlotte and Virginia Foxx of Banner Elk. Lawmakers will have to sort out the differing bills when they return from a Memorial Day week ...
May 25, 2008 Service honors vets past and present
US Rep. Virginia Foxx, whose congressional district covers Surry County, presented Sgt. Donald Trivette his Purple Heart during the service, ...
May 23, 2008 Special Memorial Day events scheduled in area
Rep. Virginia Foxx, Surry County's congressional representative, will be on hand for the presentation on behalf of the US government. ...
May 23, 2008 Soldier's story: Vietnam vet recalls âPurple Heart' experience
The medal officially will be presented to him by local congresswoman Virginia Foxx during a Memorial Day service beginning at 12:30 pm at the former ...
May 21, 2008 To Catch A Foxx
And that is likely what heâll get as he starts a campaign to unseat US Rep. Virginia Foxx, a conservative Republican who has represented the Fifth ...
May 16, 2008 US House, state candidates ready for next step
Foxx's campaign committee, Virginia Foxx for Congress, has raised $641713 this election cycle, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election ...
May 16, 2008 Roy Carter to Face Rep. Virginia Foxx in November
Roy Carter will take on incumbent GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx in the general election. Final, unofficial results released Friday afternoon showed Carter 475 ...
May 15, 2008 Awaiting the Canvass
Carter leads Diane Hamby in the race to go against Rep. Virginia Foxx for the 5th District US Congressional seat, but Hamby should be eligible to call for a ...
May 15, 2008 Bill gets tough on therapy camps
"This is duplicative and totally unnecessary," said Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C. The committee did approve an amendment placed by Bishop that would remove ...
